Claxon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An electric horn of the type formerly fitted to motor vehicles, producing a loud, penetrating warning sound.
“The vintage car's claxon startled pedestrians as it rounded the corner.”
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Syllables
clax·on
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Wordle
Contains the high-value X, the ON ending is common and the CL opener is a familiar starting pair
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Scrabble
The X scores 8 points and makes this an excellent high-value play when you hold X on your rack
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